25 years. Designs for components used to repair complex products to restore their original appearance are protected for up to 15 years.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
15 months
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of design patent applications.
Within 12 months of the filing date/priority date.
- Multiple designs may be included in one Danish design application, provided they belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
Filing Language: Danish/English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- Product Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
DKPTO conducts only formality examination of utility model patent applications. It can be submitted in a foreign language, but the Danish translation must be completed within one month from the filing date. The applicant/anyone can submit a request for examination during the validity period of the patent, and DKPTO will conduct substantive examination after paying the corresponding fee. Method Claim are not allowed.
Within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
20 years